Project Engineer, Civil Engineering

Job Description

WSP is currently initiating a search for a Project Engineer/Area Engineer out of our Columbia, MD office.

• Responsible for managing Project Engineers and assisting the Construction Manager in administering the assigned MDTA projects.
• Attend and participate in progress meetings with MDTA and the MDTA contractors.
• Coordinate issues that relate to multiple construction segments and work with the Construction Manager to assign inspection staff.
• Review and approve monthly progress payment requests from contractors, prepare independent estimates of work completed each month, and negotiate costs for construction change orders.
• Assist and actively participate in the resolution of Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) and Deficiencies; attend regular NCR and deficiency resolution meetings.
• Plan ahead to foresee problem areas that may cause delays or claim situations and provide input to minimize time and cost impacts.
• Prepare correspondence related to projects.
• Recommend solutions to problems arising during construction.
• Perform other duties as assigned and work effectively with others.

• Minimum 7‑10 years of MDOT MDTA/SHA construction experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, construction management, or equivalent.
• Knowledge of construction methods, scheduling, and materials.
• Knowledge of inspection methods.
• Ability to deal effectively with contractors, engineers, architects, and representatives of utility and government agencies.
• Supervisory ability.
• Knowledge of field inspection equipment; ability to read and interpret plans and contract specifications; and maintain detailed records.

WSP provides a comprehensive suite of benefits focused on health and financial stability throughout an employee’s career, including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life coverage; retirement savings; paid sick leave; paid vacation; paid parental leave; and paid time off for bereavement, voting, and naturalization proceedings.

Expected Salary (all locations): $140,000‑150,000. WSP USA reserves the right to adjust compensation based on education, experience, and other factors.